Architecture and Engineering

The Hillsdale Branch Library received a gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System. The first building owned and operated by Multnomah County to pursue and receive LEED certification, the ...

by Jim Kilpatrick, Fortis Construction Inc. Taking the risk of starting up a new business venture is not supposed to be a simple decision. Particularly during a struggling economy. But for the team at Fortis Construction Inc., the decision to ...

Experienced land developers know that even a “sure bet” project contains a certain degree of wait-and-see speculation. Which might be why local developers are taking in stride the uncertainty over whether Oregon’s new property-rights compensation law, Measure 37, will open ...

by Ed Vranizan, IDC Architects IDC Architects, a member of the CH2M HILL enterprise, took an environmentally responsible approach to building design long before “green building” practices became vogue. Which is why, in recent years, it has been particularly gratifying ...

Welcome to the DJC’s “new” magazine – Commerce! Our February issue boasts a new look and a broader focus. We will add to our core coverage of the construction, architecture, engineering and real estate industries with articles and columns on ...

andra McDonough is optimistic about the success of Greater Portland’s business community, and that’s good because as the chief executive officer and president of the Portland Business Alliance, she’s out in front, leading the charge toward a better economic climate ...

Scardina Design Studio Inc. and Paolo in the Pearl have merged to become Paolo Design Group. The change took effect Jan. 1. Paul Scardina, an interior designer and owner of both firms, foresees the union enhancing the performance of each ...

by Harvey W. Rogers, Preston Gates & Ellis LLP All over this state, citizens and governments are scurrying about, trying to figure out what to do now that Measure 37 has passed. “An ounce of patience is worth a pound ...

Local trade associations have been polishing up their lobbying skills in anticipation of the 2005 state legislative session, which began Jan. 10. Here’s a rundown of issues the groups say they’ll tackle in Salem: The Oregon-Columbia chapter of Associated General ...

Parsons Brinckerhoff and David Evans and Associates Inc. both took away the Project of the Year award from this year’s American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon Engineering Excellence competition. The honor was announced during an ACEC awards ceremony Jan. ...